Kajja Worked At MoD During Thajudeen Murder

COLOMBO (News 1st); Fresh developments have surfaced in the ongoing investigation into the 2012 murder of rugby player Wasim Thajudeen, with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) revealing that Aruna Vidanagamage, also known as “Meegasare Kajja”, was employed at the Ministry of Defence during the time of the incident.

According to the CID, “Meegasare Kajja” was among the individuals who allegedly trailed Thajudeen’s vehicle on the day of the murder.

This claim was made by Kajja’s widow in a recent statement to investigators, though it has since been challenged by his son and other relatives, who dispute her account.

The CID has launched a detailed analysis of mobile phone data to determine Kajja’s exact location on the day of the murder. 

Investigators are also examining CCTV footage and telecommunication tower records to verify the claims.

In a related development, Sampath Manamperi, a former local government candidate from the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna, has been detained for 90 days by the Western Province North Crimes Division. 

He is being questioned in connection with the firearm allegedly used in Kajja’s murder, as well as his suspected links to drug networks in Middeniya.

The CID has submitted a B-report to the Colombo Magistrate’s Court outlining the progress of the investigation and the basis for Manamperi’s detention.